Senior Toolmaker

**Main responsibilities**
- Responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and modifications of Plastic Injection Mould Tools and associated jigs and fixtures
- Designing of tools and reviewing of tool GA’s
- Overseeing activities within the toolroom and TAR section and communicating progress to the wider business
- Identify necessary repairs or possible improvements and make suggestions accordingly
- Use 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software (CAD/CAM)
- Attend press breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press if possible
- Estimate length of time required to complete a job.
- Test and confirm electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation of tools before return to production
- Always maintain the highest standards of workmanship
- Record all relevant data in relation to tooling and record on the Tool Room database
- Support training needs of the department and provide expertise to apprentices and trainees.
- Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions

**Other Responsibilites**
- Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by providing professional, helpful, high quality customer service before, during, and after the customer's requirements are met.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by ensuring product quality is maintained and good working practices are adhered to.
- Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety, Quality Management System, and Environmental guidelines and procedures and undertake any actions associated with them when required.
- Ensure that reasonable care is taken to maintain yours and your colleagues’ health and safety.
- Always adhere to the Company’s Policies and Procedures as communicated to you from time to time.

**Person Specification**
- Good understanding of engineering/manufacturing principles
- Proficient in VISI software is preferred.
- Good understanding of properties and characteristics of common materials used in Plastic Injection Moulding
- Good understanding of diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/manufacturing problems
- Excellent attention to detail
- Structured problem-solving skills
- Good use of MS Office suite
- Good written and oral communication
- Competent in programming CNC machines in both Heidenhain and Fanuc platforms
- Capable in reading, interpreting, and following written engineering instructions
- Practiced in working both independently and as part of a team
- Experienced in working towards deadlines
- Previous experience working in a similar role
- Previous experience working within the Plastics Injection Moulding Industry

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: One location